Thursday, January 31, 2013

Stuffed pork tenderloin crockpot recipe

Stuffed pork tenderloin crockpot recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 teaspoons of olive oil
* 1 red onion, chopped
* 1 rib celery, chopped
* 1/2 cup of chopped carrots
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup of dried apricots, chopped
* 1/2 cup of packed golden raisins
* 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary
* 1/2 cup of orange juice
* 2 cups of ready to heat or cooked brown rice
* 2 tablespoons of flaxseed
* 1 large egg
* 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan
* 2 pork tenderloins
* 1 cup of reduced-sodium chicken broth

Preparation steps:

* Heat oil in large skillet over medium to high heat.  Add next 4 ingredients.  Cook, stirring, until softened.  This will take approximately 6 minutes.  Stir in apricots, raisins and rosemary.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Add juice and cook until evaporated (approximately 2 minutes).  Stir in rice and flaxseed.  Let mixture cool in bowl.  Stir in egg, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
* Slice tenderloins lengthwise, leaving 1/2 " hinge.  Cover with plastic wrap.  Pound to 1/2" thickness and season with salt and pepper
* Spread 1 cup of the rice mixture over 1 tenderloin, leaving 1" border near long edge, roll up pork and tie with kitchen twine.  Repeat with remaining pork and rice.
* Wipe out skillet, coat with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat.  Brown pork on all sides.  Tranfer to crockpot.  Add broth.  Cover and cook until pork has cooked through for 4 to 5 hours on low.  Let stand 10 minutes before removing twine and slicing.

Enjoy

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Crockpot spicy chipotle beef recipe

Crockpot spicy chipotle beef recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil
* 1 pound of boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 large white onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
* 4 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1/2 can of dark beer or water
* 2 cans of no-salt- added diced tomatoes, drained
* 12 oz shiltake, oyster, or other mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
* 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
* 2 canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
* 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
* 1/3 cup of chopped cilantro

Preparation steps:

* Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.  Brown beef.  Be sure that it is browned on all sides.  This will take approximately 4 minutes.  Transfer to crockpot coated with cooking spray.
* Return skillet to medium heat.  Add onion,  Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown.  This will be approximately 7 minutes.  Add garlic and stir for one minute.  Add beer and simmer.  Transfer to crockpot.  Add tomatoes, mushrooms, Worcestershire, and peppers.
* cover and cook on low until meat is very tender for 8 to 9 hours (or you can cook on high for 5 hours instead).  Serve sprinkled with avocado and cilantro.

Delicious  :-)

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Enjoy

Monday, January 28, 2013

Warm Artichoke and Crab Dip

Warm Artichoke and Crab Dip

Ingredients needed: 
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese (2oz)
* 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 container (16 oz) lump crabmeat
* 1 can (14 oz) progresso artichoke hearts, drainned and chopped
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
* 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
* Assorted crackers if desired


Preparation steps:  1.  Spray 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.  In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except crackers until well mixed.

2,  Cover and cook on low heat setting for 2 hours.  Serve dip warm with crackers

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Enjoy

Monday, November 12, 2012

Crock pot meat loaf

Crock pot meat loaf


A lot of people do not believe how awesome meat loaf can turn out in a crock pot. It is so tasty and moist. Put your potatoes and carrots in with it and you have a complete meal (meat, starch and vegetable :-)

Ingredients needed:

* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup of milk
* 2 slices of day old bread, cubed
* 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion
* 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 2 tablespoons of green pepper (finely chopped)
* 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
* 1/4 cup of ketchup
* 1 bag of baby carrots
* 8 small red potatoes

Preparation steps:

* In a large bowl, beat egg and milk. Stir in the bread cubes, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. Add the beef and mix well. Shape into a round loaf. Place in crock pot. Spread ketchup on top of loaf. Arrange carrots around loaf. Place potatoes over carrots.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Enjoy

Crockpot roast beef recipe

Crockpot roast beef recipe


This is such a simple way to make roast beef and gravy. So easy and so delicious.
Serve with some mashed tomatoes and creamed corn and it makes a yummy meal :-)

Ingredients needed:

* 1 boneless beef chuck roast (approximately 3 pounds)
* 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
* 1/2 cup of beef broth
* 1 envelope of onion soup mix

Preparation steps:

* Cut roast in half; place in crockpot. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over roast.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Enjoy

Crockpot pepper steak

Crockpot pepper steak


Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/2 pounds beef top round steak
* 2 tablespoons of canola oil
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
* 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
* 1 large green pepper, cut into strips
* 1 can of diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1/2 cup of water
* Hot cooked noodles or rice

Preparation steps:

* Cut beef into 3 inch by 1 inch strips. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil. Transfer to crockpot. Combine the onion, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, ginger and pepper. Pour over the beef. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Add tomatoes and green pepper; cook on low for 1 hour longer.

* Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes until thickened. Serve with noodles or rice.

Enjoy

Coconut chicken in a crockpot

Coconut chicken in a crockpot



I love this coconut chicken recipe. The meat is so tender and delicious.

Ingredients needed:

* 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
* 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 cup light coconut milk
* 3 teaspoons curry powder
* 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillion granules
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 2 cups of hot cooked rice
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
* 2 tablespoons of raisins and 2 table spoons of unsalted peanuts

Preparation steps:

* Place potatoes and onion in the crockpot. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides.

* Transfer to crockpot. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, curry, garlic, bouillon, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.

* Serve chicken and sauce with rice. Sprinkle with green onions, Spread the raisins and peanuts on top.

Enjoy